Norfolk factions clash over convention plans in heated GOP dispute
In Norfolk two Republican factions led by Col Lamb and Mr Lowery clash over preconventions to select delegates. A compromise talks falter as Waddy Lamb and Lowery Bowden groups hold rival meetings and a peace overture is discussed but not adopted.
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Lowery
Republican Party
Norfolk
Lam
J. R. Waddy
Ety
Colonel Lamb
Thomas Lowery
Chaipmar
J. Ww. Stevens
Cas Paliteess
Mad
McKinley
Anee
Werth
Hampton
BT. Wricht
Wed
Peel
W. T. Newton
PD Lawrence Groner
Jas. Tally
Col. J. Rm
Waddy
Chaos
Gesiow
J. W. Stevens
D. BE. Hitchings
W. Tierney
J. R. Wood
GW. Gordon
H. BR. Nichols
Lowery Lowden
Paris
Nihehete
lowery-Bowden
Mtr
Drr
Lawrence Grover
Carmitheo
Ondopee
St. Louis
Col Wilton] Lamb
Eny Ity
Cal
John R. Waody
Metcmey
Hobart
Th Waitv
Chatriten
Erslow
Lowery Bowden Bondon
Lowery Bowden
Tdewater Republican Club
Aronheim
Charles T. Prichett
Nichols
Waddy-Lamb
Tion
George E. Bowden
J. J. Bowen
Wiliam Thoroughgood
William Macon
Lolegains
Messrs
H. B. Nichole
J. H. Merten
W. TW
Capt. Nichols
Connona
Lane Satisfied After Virginia Campaign Conference
Col William Lamb heads Virginia campaign under state committee while an eight member advisory panel is to be formed. A New York conference with National Committee leaders approved appointing three extra members to the advisory group. Lamb remains content, denying any slight from the setup asVirginia organizers prepare to mobilize.
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Manna
New York
Repubcan
Virginia
National Committee
William Lamb
Fivenaus
Iasted
John Wise
Lamb
Brady
Petersburg
Hanna
Osborne
Clayton
Scott
West Virginia
Hannk
Virginia Deloration
Col Lamb
Col. Lamb
RB. Waddill
George BE. Bowden
Ol. Brady
James Walker
Will Bryan Arrive in Chicago Saturday for Nomination Rally
William J. Bryan telegraphed Cook County Democratic headquarters that he will reach Chicago next Saturday evening at the Rock Island depot. A committee representing Cook County Democracy Populism and labor will meet the train and escort the nominee to headquarters at the Clifton House.
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Chicago
Owleavo
Williaam J. Bryan
Cook County
Democratic
O'Clook
Rock Taland
Clifton House
Ellyson Re-Elected Amid Democratic Convention Work
Richmond Va August 4 Special The State Democratic Committee elected J Taylor Ellyson as chairman despite his letter saying he could not serve another term The body later reported he consented to serve Plans for a camp expansion were approved The Third District named Richmond as the Congressional Convention site for September 8 Petersburg to host Fourth District convention September 10.
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Richmond
State Democratic Committee
Eredt
Bigger
J. Taylor Ellyson
Handley
Millyson
Gen. Handley
Ellyson
Elyson
Col. Las Ssiter
Petersburg
Thomas N. Willams
Mecklenburg
Saya
Mecklensurg
Congress
Democratic Ticket Seen Leading in Alabama County Results
Montgomery reports indicate favorable results for the Democratic ticket with a 25 000 majority anticipated, while the wire grass region supports the Populists. A conference of sound money Democrats selected delegates for the Indianapolis Convention and organized plans for state action against Bryan. SV Dent of Barbour named provisional state committee chair. A five member committee will organize statewide before a formal State Committee is named. Endorsements of Cleveland and Secretary Carlisle were approved strongly. Sound money congressional candidates are urged in every district.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Indianapolis
anti-Bryan Democrata
SV. Dent
Barbour
Cleveland
Carlisle
Meado w rail collision inquest pins blame on engineer Farr
Atlantic City New Jersey August 4 testimony at the coroner s inquest into the Meadow railroad collision fixes direct responsibility on engineer Edward G Farr who was speeding 46 miles an hour past a danger signal witnesses say Farr saw the signal blew his whistle then kept his speed until the crash The engineer died at the throttle and witnesses discuss signal changes and semaphore positions without definitive reasons for the sudden change in Farr s actions
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West Jersey
Warr
Hool
Ty Stenalawn
Farr
Greinds
Atlantic City
N. J
Meadow
Edward G. Farr
Pinkerton
Farry
George F. Hauser
Weekly climate and crop bulletin summary
The bulletin covers Virginia to Texas and surrounding states. Heat and drought affect cotton and other crops with varied impact on yields. some regions report opening and shedding, while others note improved conditions and favorable haying and threshing days. Overall conditions show stress in several Southeastern states with pockets of better prospects in Georgia and Texas.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Louishei
South
Vreen
Suneline
Cuban fund raises 375000 for Spanish war effort
An evening paper reports a Cuban Junta fund of 375000 dollars raised this week for the Cuban cause. Money redirected to ships bound for Cuba is to support insurgent activity, with contributions listed from cities including Jacksonville, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and others. In Kansas, the Democrat state convention pursues fusion plans with Populists for Bryan and Sewall. Florida politics see the removal of two gold electors and replacement with silver supporters, balancing electors between gold and silver.
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Philadelphia
Cormands
Neurgent Army
Wick
Muba
Jacksonvile
Phorida
New York
Arooklyn
Pilladelpha
Baltimore
Weehiteton
Richmond Va
Savannahtra
New Orleane
pLeo
Weer
Hutchinson, Kas
Effert
Kansas
Bryan
Sewall
Jacksonville
Pla
Florida
J. P Welborne
J. B. Fisher
IF. B. Carter
R.A Burford
Political and Financial Movements in Virginia and Nation
Richmond reports say Senator Williams notes near unanimity for the Democratic ticket in Mecklenburg and statewide support for Bryan. Silver position strengthens in the Ninth District with General Walker, Basil Gordon rumors, and Parish entering. In New York, Moore interests dominate Diamond Match and New York Biscuit stock activity as brokers brace for market shifts.
Bursted bubble ends in Chicago stock collapse
The Diamond Match and New York Bis houki deal failed as Moore Pros. collapsed. The Chicago Stock Exchange adjourned for an indefinite period after James H. Moore announced margain calls could not be met. Leading bankers and exchange members debated restoring confidence and possibly closing the exchange.
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Tila
Naual
Moores
Diamond Mateh Company
New York Bisjunit Company
Tten
Diamond Match Company
New York Biscuit
William J. Moore
Frm
East
Jhames H. Moore
Chicago
Wihhaen
Moore
New York Biscuit Company
James H.moore
Bath
Diamond Match
New York
Ohicago
Chicago Stock Exchange
Tostment
Stock Exchange Ster
HS E
James H. Moore
Tao
Stock Exchange
Wills of Robert Garrett Open to Probate in Baltimore
Public filings reveal two wills of the late Robert Garrett with Mary Garrett named as sole beneficiary of the residue. One document executed in Baltimore and the other in London in 1858 after T. H. Carre’s death. Provisions include large sums to Garret’s relatives and others, with executors named as his wife and her father.
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Baltimore
Robert Garrett
London
T. H. Carre
T. Harvicon
William BF. Prick
Charles Nitze
Robert Garrett and Sons
A. B. Grane
Garrett
Mary Garrett
Hood
Naval Officers and Weasels Wuashington August 4
The Navy Department announced ship movements including the Castine sailing from Rosario for a Paraya river cruise and the Marblehead departing Catania for Palermo. Michigan left Chicago for Milwaukee. Several naval officers were detached and reassigned including Narber to home leave, Hurlbust to Bennington, Bills to Philadelphia, and Means to New York.
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Wuashington
Navy Department
Castine
Rosario
Paraya River
Marblehead
Catania
Palermo
Michigan
Chicago
Milwaukee
I. H. Narber
New York
Ros. Hurlbust
Marina
Bennington
Liew
J. B. Bills
Philadelphia
C. V. Means
Maine
Estate of Eugene Fields Inventory Approved in Probate Court
An inventory of the estate of the late Eugene Fields was filed and approved in the probate court. The deceased left an equity of 5000 in the Buena Park home and 3802 in royalties from Charlie Scribner’s Son. The assets include 35.10 percent worth of books and furniture and 100 in cash. Furniture includes a Gladstone and a Jefferson Davis chair.
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Chieti
Acre
Eugene Fields
Yesembey
Buena Park
Jefferson Davis
Democratic State Convention Endorses Chicago Platform
In Minneapolis on August 4 the Democratic State Convention adopted a platform backing the Chicago program. Delegates chose four Democratic editors and one silver Republican with four more to be named by the Populists who will also select the attorney general and lieutenant governor.
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Minch
General Walker
Matform
Walker
Minneapolis
Minn
Exposition Hall
Chicago
Democratic Gains Rise Across Alabama Polls
Reports from Montgomery and many county seats indicate complete returns with broad Democratic gains over two years ago. The results point to an easy and confident victory for the Democratic state ticket.
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Montgomery
Ala
Johnston China Company bridal presents specialty at Granby Street
Bridal presents a specialty offered by Johnston China Company at 29 31 and 33 Granby Street. The ad promotes white enamel beds and furniture and mattings with a 25 percent savings through H Wertheimer on Pass Street 195 Church Street.
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Johnston China Company
Granby Street
H. Wertsheimer
Pass
Church Street
Oak Johnston
Brutal Infanticide Rumors Hit Dinwiddie County Officials
A report from Petersburg Virginia on August 4 19th century times notes a suspected brutal infanticide in Dinwiddie County. A murdered infant reportedly found beneath leaves with a crushed skull possibly struck against a tree. The incident provokes neighborhood talk and potential legal action.
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Petersburg
Specia
Dinwiddie County
Tts
West Richmond
M. Bh
South Wrenvene
Chester
Rhond and Petersburg
Feeaehee
Seasion
Paul Whitehead
Ferfield
M.A. Cogbill
Ivey
B. Butler
Mr. White
Lambert's
Mee
G. W. Cox
Etterlektere
Matonea Baptist
Chea Pefield County
White
James C. Bannister
W. HH. Johnson
Board of
Miliitary
Walter Stewart
Dinwid
Carrie Stewart
Nw York
Mgr
Henry Heineman
Old Street
Dr. English
Hampden-Sidne College
Tab Street Presbyterian Church
Charles C. Hersman
Will P
J. W. Rosebro
Scotland
Aed
Hustines Court
Pocahontas Cotton Mills Company
Pyth
W. B. Melaine
Richard Hamilton
R. B. Davis
Ren Charles F. Collier
Edwin Noraworthy
McCall
Norfolk
W. L. Thompson
Thompson Bros
Breen
George Bain
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Fifth Ward
5. D. Hope
Col. Lane
Democratic Tidel
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Vusion
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Virgie
Pohmond
Mossye
BE. Venable
Peterspurg
Joseph Bryan
Tnndanapolis
State Committee
Tlss
Non
Basil J. Gordon
Iit
Gordon
M. Parish
Goochland
Wadd
Mer
Mr. Mann
John Miles
Squire Vincent
John Vallaferro
Miles
Tallaferro
Lawrenceville
G. F Wuford
N. Vothud
Eugene Fields’ Estate
Med
Dinwiddie City
Bitmoni
Trantesia
R. A. Snowdera
N. Portlooge
Lévy Bros
Neawest
D. Hoome
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